The Adventures of Robin Hood poster

1938·102 min·Released

The Adventures of Robin Hood

“Excitement... Danger... Suspense... as this classic adventure story sweeps across the screen!”

Adventure
Romance

Robin Hood fights nobly for justice against the evil Sir Guy of Gisbourne while striving to win the hand of the beautiful Maid Marian.

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Original Theatrical Trailer

Cast & Crew

Errol Flynn

Errol Flynn

Robin Hood

Olivia de Havilland

Olivia de Havilland

Maid Marian

Basil Rathbone

Basil Rathbone

Sir Guy of Gisbourne

Claude Rains

Claude Rains

Prince John

Patric Knowles

Patric Knowles

Will Scarlett

Eugene Pallette

Eugene Pallette

Friar Tuck

Alan Hale

Alan Hale

Little John

Melville Cooper

Melville Cooper

High Sheriff of Nottingham

Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

King Richard the Lion-Heart

Una O'Connor

Una O'Connor

Bess

Herbert Mundin

Herbert Mundin

Much

Montagu Love

Montagu Love

Bishop of the Black Canons

Quincey_Morris

Written on 1/26/2019

The Definitive Robin Hood A classic in beautiful Technicolor with iconic fencing scenes, dastardly villains, and the definitive Robin and Marian. Mixing adventure, humor, and romance, Michael Curtiz’s film set the bar for Robin Hood movies for decades, so much so that there was a slew of Robin Hood movies in the 40s and 50s that were actually about the sons and daughters of Robin Hood, not wanting to be compared to this version. All the iconic scenes from the story are there, from the staff fight with Little John to the archery contest to Marian’s rescue. Errol Flynn’s best known performance, with De Havilland and Rathbone memorable as Maid Marian and Sir Guy of Gisborne. A treat for young and old.

CinemaSerf

Written on 3/28/2022

Outstanding - no other word for this. Easily the best of the adaptations of the "Robin Hood" stories of English folklore from the end of the 13th century. The magnificent colour, costumes, sword and archery prowess, even the slightly unconvincing sets all contribute to an excellent effort. Errol Flynn leads as as the loyal, mischievous outlaw who defies and systematically robs the rich and redistributes to the poor, whilst he awaits the return of the kidnapped King Richard from his prison in Austria. Basil Rathbone, as "Guy of Gisbourne" steals this for me; he really does convey a degree of menace and I certainly would rather he had come out on top in the end!! Olivia de Havilland and Claude Rains are brilliant too - as is the underrated Melville Cooper as the hugely incompetent High Sheriff, and Alan Hale who reprises his role as "Little John" from the 1922 (Douglas Fairbanks) silent version of this legend. Eugene Pallette and Patric Knowles lead the rest of the usual suspects who make up a wonderfully enthusiastic supporting cast and Korngold comes up with, arguably, his best score of all for this fantastic historical drama.

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The Making of the Adventures of Robin Hood (Clip) | Secrets of the Hollywood Archive

The Making of the Adventures of Robin Hood (Clip) | Secrets of the Hollywood Archive

The Adventures of Robin Hood ≣ 1938 ≣ Trailer

The Adventures of Robin Hood ≣ 1938 ≣ Trailer

Steven Spielberg on THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD - AFI Movie Club

Steven Spielberg on THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD - AFI Movie Club

Original Theatrical Trailer

Original Theatrical Trailer

The Adventures of Robin Hood Official Trailer #1 - Basil Rathbone Movie (1938) HD

The Adventures of Robin Hood Official Trailer #1 - Basil Rathbone Movie (1938) HD